badger(Offline)

I get cold feet, plain and simple . Already got zerotherm & Artic socks on so I just can't keep on adding socks!
Anybody used the chemical foot warmers that Skiiers/mountain folk somtimes use? Seems like a nice option that will will keep me tootsies toastie!

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JohnKendall(Offline)

You could always use something like this:
Gerbing Heated Clothing Heated Socks from MotoBrio Motorcycle Clothing and Accessories

Or just get proper thinsulate booties

J

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vid(Offline)

i'd agree with this - i've got 200g and 400g thinsulate booties

you notice how warm they are - not on the dive - but in the likes of capenwray/vobster walking around in the snow in thin-soled boots and turbo soles!

i just use the 400g now - your feet can never get too warm here in the uk

you can try the 200g if you want (they're just sat at the back of the dive cupboard) - send me a pm

vid

badger(Offline)

Cheers chaps.
JK: not sure sure I need anything else battery opperated under my DUI!
Will look at 400g booties

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neilh (Online)

Any pointers on where to find such things?

David Martin(Offline)

DUI sell 400g booties. Most dealers will need to order them in for you though. Santi do booties too, but I think they are only available in the 200g material.

David

sjomik(Offline)

I also have the same problem, and here are a few things that I have noticed about keeping my toes warm:

- Dressing in layers applies also to your feet. You need to have something close to the skin that will transfer perspiration away from your skin. Water transfers heat a lot better than air, so you need to keep your feet dry if you want them to be warm.

- Make sure that you start the dive with warm feet. If your feet are already cold when you kit up, there is very little chance that they will get any warmer during the dive.

- I am always get cold more easily if I am tired and/or not well fed before diving.

- Drysuit "boots" (I dont know if that is the correct term in English) must be large enough. If they are too small there will not be much air between the fabrics and therefore the insulation will not be very good.

My cordura suit has neoprene boots which insulate a little bit by them selves, and under the suit I have used a hiking sock and one thick wool sock (type that grannys like to knit around here). This has been enough to keep my feet reasonably warm in 45-50 mins dives in water that is 2-4 c.


Just my 2 cents.

neilh (Online)

Hmmm, shame - would prefer to see and try some before shelling out

badger(Offline)

Cheers David,
Looking at some 200grm thinsulate ones on fLeay bay.

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TobyFish(Offline)

I'd second making sure your feet are warm before the dive. Simplest thing is not standing around on cold concrete/tarmac. Get your feet up off the floor or get a decent mat.

I would be interested to hear from someone with Rubicon-Foundation type knowledge about the wisdom of electrically heating your extremities rather than your core in a cold environment.

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